A display of Godzilla toys, manga and comics is part of the Godzilla Encounter attraction in downtown San Diego.
Legendary Entertainment

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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY

SAN DIEGO - Godzilla isn't just a giant monster at Comic-Con. He's an event.

A gargantuan-sized step away from the convention center, Legendary Pictures has turned an old red-brick warehouse in the Gaslamp Quarter district into the Godzilla Encounter, a must-attend for monster-movie lovers that's part museum and part theme-park attraction.

"We just wanted to share our passion for the franchise," says Legendary president and chief creative officer Jon Jashni. "It's a gift to Comic-Con and to the fans." ...